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THBFederal Carved and Inlaid Cherry Chest-on-Chest
Lot 648
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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- Lot Description
Federal Carved and Inlaid Cherry Chest-on-Chest, possibly Delaware, c. 1810, in two sections, the cockbeaded drawers with inlaid urn escutcheons and flanking simulated pilasters continuing to vase- and ring-turned legs centering an inlaid fan on a valanced skirt, old finish, replaced glass knobs, (imperfections), ht. 70 1/2, case wd. 41 1/4, dp. 20 1/2 in.
Provenance: Acquired new by Delaware governor and Revolutionary Brigade Major Nathaniel Mitchell and wife Hannah Cadwalader Morris of Sussex County, Delaware. Mitchell, a lawyer, was Delaware's delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and the first Continental Congress, 1786-1788. He later served as governor of Delaware, 1805-1808. The chest passed to his son Theodore Mitchell whose only child, daughter Emelie Rebecca Mitchell, married Robert Edgar Hastings of Hastings Gold Leaf Co. of Philadelphia. It then passed to Theodore Mitchell Hastings Sr., architect and artist, then to Mitchell Hastings, Jr., radio engineer, and then to Caryl C.B. Hastings.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
shrinkage cracks on right side of case, top board added later, some losses to cockbeading on drawers
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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